Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic SZ1
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![Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS/Canon-SX150-IS-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ1/Panasonic-SZ1-front.jpg)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Launched May 2012
- Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Successor is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic SZ1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX150 IS was launched 5 months after the SZ1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX150 IS grades against the SZ1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic SZ1
SX150 IS | SZ1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Canon SX150 IS
SZ1 | SX150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic SZ1
SX150 IS | SZ1 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic SZ1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX150 IS vs the SZ1.
![Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ1-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and SZ1 is 86 and 95 respectively.
![Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and SZ1.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively.
![Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-05-14 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 1 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 306g (0.67 pounds) | 131g (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 130 images | 250 images |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $249 | $179 |